PRODUCT NEWS

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Discover Challenge Electronics' Planar Magnetic Speakers: the next level of innovation in speaker technology. These speakers redefine audio quality, offering studio-level precision for audiophiles and a transformative experience for immersive gaming and virtual reality. With a design featuring a thin diaphragm within a magnetic field, they cover a wide frequency range for clear highs and lows. Enjoy lower distortion, rapid transient response, and efficient power use. Elevate your audio game with our planar magnetic speakers.

Planar Speaker
8.5 mm x 6.65 mm
Planar Speaker
10 mm x 4.88 mm
Planar Speaker
53 mm x 7.3 mm
Planar Speaker
63.6 mm x 8.3 mm
Planar Speaker
97 mm x 76 mm x 7.2 mm

Introducing the CM03M-01S38-MD-2X, Challenge Electronics’ latest advancement in MEMS microphone technology. Equipped with innovative Acoustic Wake-Up capabilities, this ultra-compact microphone is a versatile solution for enhancing audio sensing across a wide range of products. From smart home devices to wearables and safety-critical systems, it offers precise, responsive, and energy-efficient performance. Elevate your product's capability to listen and interact with the environment like never before, all in a sleek, space-efficient design.

AWU MEMs Microphone
3.5 mm x 2.65 mm x 1 mm

Challenge Electronics introduces our latest innovation: indicators with a dedicated acoustic ASIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuit). These indicators are all about delivering big sound in a compact package without the added headache of designing complex drive circuitry. We've gone above and beyond to ensure size doesn't compromise audio quality. These little powerhouses produce clear, crisp tones that grab attention and get the message across effectively.

ASIC Indicator
8.5 mm x 8.5 mm x 3.6 mm

The CT18P-18S200-1 is a surface mount transducer offered by Challenge that is designed to be a cost-effective alternative to other audio products. With a versatile piezo solution and a high output of 100 dB at rated voltage, this transducer is suitable for a wide range of applications. Its unique form factor allows it to be used in a variety of settings, and it offers a significantly lower price point compared to other options on the market.

As compared to Murata PKMCS1818E20A0-R1.

Sound Transducer
18 mm x 18 mm x 8 mm

Here at Challenge Electronics, we offer simple plug and play solutions for all sound applications. The CAC40-02W100-09-1, CAC42-03W42-28-2X, and CAC45-02W70-06-1 offer some of our best audio performance within a plug and play form factor. Where standard speakers require additional design to implement an acoustic box, these speaker chambers simply need to be mounted to properly perform. The CAC40-02W100-09-1 features a side port chambered mobile speaker offering a low-profile form factor and loud output for a stronger sound. The CAC42-03W42-28-2X features a chambered round speaker tailored to handle greater power and deliver superior sound in rugged applications with an IP67 rating. The CAC45-02W70-06-1 features a side ported chambered mobile speaker for a low-profile form factor and a low resonant frequency for a deeper sound.

Chambered Assembly
40 mm x 26 mm
Chambered Assembly
66.2 mm x 34 mm
Chambered Assembly
20.4 mm x 45.3 mm

Challenge Electronics seeks to reduce customer costs while maintaining premium quality with our latest transducer addition, the CT12E-06T204-1. This new model features a fully automated manufacturing process to reduce unit cost and increase reliability. This is done by replacing a standard PCB design with an overmolded contact design allowing for automated placement. By reducing human involvement at every step, human error is eliminated, part to part variance is decreased and overall efficiency is improved.

Automated Sound Transducer
12 mm Round x 9 mm

Challenge Electronics surges into the healthcare industry with a new selection of high-quality medical alarms. The medical industry standard IEC-60601-1-8 specifies requirements and tests for alarm systems in medical electrical equipment and medical electrical systems. These new alarms will perform consistently and produce a signal that is easily recognizable, and not distracting or disturbing. Here at Challenge Electronics, we understand that medical alarms are a matter of life or death, so we take meeting the meticulously set IEC requirements very seriously.

IEC-60601-1-8 Compliant Sound Transducer
25 mm Round x 12.5 mm
IEC-60601-1-8 Compliant Indicator
65 mm x 44 mm x 22 mm

Challenge Electronics’ latest range of products consists of enhanced mobile speaker technology to outperform competitive mobile speakers on the market. The newly designed mobile speakers offer similar low distortion and flat response as standard mobile speakers but at increased power handling to provide louder outputs. Our latest mobile speakers can rival the performance of their large alternative form factor counterparts at a fraction of the size. Units are available with an IP rating and SMT reflow capable.

Mobile Speaker
15 x 11 x 3.5 mm
Mobile Speaker
17 x 12 x 3.3 mm
Mobile Speaker
18 x 13 x 4.5 mm
Mobile Speaker
18 x 18 x 5.1 mm
Mobile Speaker
18 x 16 x 3.7 mm
Mobile Speaker
23 x 11 x 3.7 mm
Mobile Speaker
25 x 14 x 5 mm
Mobile Speaker
34 x 11 x 3.8 mm
Mobile Speaker
40 x 13 x 4 mm

Challenge Electronics is now offering IP rated battery holders designed to fit modern applications and equipment. These enclosures are capable of up to IP68 certification for rigorous protection against water, dust, and other harsh chemicals or environments. Specially designed for AA, AAA, and D batteries, our low-profile battery holders securely lock the batteries in place to prevent any electrical disruption due to vibrations or mechanical shocks. Purchasing an already IP rated design reduces design time and provides enhanced reliability from a tried-and-true waterproof system.

IP-Rated Battery Holder
75 x 35 x 19.5 mm
IP-Rated Battery Holder
75 x 50 x 19.5 mm
IP-Rated Battery Holder
79 x 67 x 23 mm
IP-Rated Battery Holder
72.5 x 26.4 x 15.5 mm
IP-Rated Battery Holder
72.5 x 26.4 x 15.5 mm
IP-Rated Battery Holder
75 x 65 x 19.5 mm
IP-Rated Battery Holder
90 x 110 x 40 mm

Challenge Electronics’ latest offering of mobile speakers incorporates a unique, cutting-edge design not seen elsewhere in mobile speakers. By mounting a flexible printed circuit (FPC) around the diaphragm and not requiring internal electrical routing, space is freed for a larger internal chamber. The design also allows for greater diaphragm vibration range for a lower resonant frequency while also placing less stress on the solder joints for added reliability. The FPC speaker has a lower resonant frequency, higher reliability all without increasing overall footprint.

FPC Mobile Speaker
20 x 16 x 2.35 mm

The CS17-01P87-02-1 is Challenge Electronics’ new 5-magnet mobile speaker. The design combines the advantages of the standard 17 by 12mm design which is optimized for loudness with an increased magnetic density to reduce resonant frequency. The design offers an overall flat frequency response and high power handling for an excellent choice when designing for voice or music.

CS17-01P87-02-1
17 x 12 x 2.13 mm

Challenge Electronics’ CS57-06D140-25-1X is a specialty sealed back speaker designed to be the loudest of the loud when size is a factor. Shrinking the technology behind sirens within emergency vehicles and back up alarms, this unit provides the loudest sound available for a 57mm speaker. The speaker is designed ready to sound with an IP68 rating and no need for external chambering. When you just need to be heard, the CS57 is the most practical mid-size audio component on the market.

Check Us Out On Digi-Key

Challenge Electronics is excited to announce our introduction into the Digi-Key part catalogue. Check out our supplier profile and available options on Digi-Key's world class part database. Need quick sample turn around or international shipment, Digi-Key is ready to support. All the same Challenge Electronics performance and quality, in a location local to you.

ShortForm Catalog

Challenge Electronics is proud to announce the release of our 2020 Short Form Catalog, featuring innovative audio components from all our product types and technical resources for audio design applications.

The CS40-01P50-04-1 40 x 13 x 4mm mobile speaker is the largest mobile speaker currently on the market. The increased size offers the benefits of a mobile speaker design in a form factor capable of stronger audio output. The CS40-01P50-04-1 is designed with a low resonant frequency of 500 Hz while most mobile speakers in this dimensional range only achieve a resonant frequency of 750 Hz minimum. The increased diaphragm size combined with the mobile style voice coil of the CS40-01P50-04-1 offers previously unseen flat frequency response for mobile speakers excellent for both voice and music.

Challenge Electronics is pleased to announce the patenting of the Pinpoint Alert under U.S. Patent Number 10,522,008 B1. For more information, see Pinpoint Alert Download.

New Products

Mobile
Speaker
38.6 x 13.0 x 4.6 mm
Electromagnetic
Transducer
3.2 ∅ x 2.0 mm
Mobile
Speaker
17 x 12 x 3.3 mm
Piezoeletric
Transducer
43 ∅ x 18 mm
Piezoeletric
Transducer
35.2 ∅ x 41.85 mm

New Products

Mobile
Speaker
25 x 9 x 3.1 mm
Round
Speaker
40 ∅ x 21.5 mm

New Products

Mobile
Speaker
34 x 11 x 3.8 mm
Mobile
Speaker
30 x 11 x 3.5 mm

New Products

Piezoelectric
Indicator
44 x 32 x 13.5 mm
Electromagnetic
Transducer
6.7 ∅ x 3.6 mm

New Products

Electromagnetic
Transducer
8.8 x 8.8 x 3.5 mm
Piezoelectric
Indicator
30.0 ∅ x 20.5 mm
Omni Directional
Microphone
6.0 ∅ x 2.7 mm

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